Help getting help...

[Don Jordan]

I know there is a way to do it - I don't know how.

I think it's true that all the threads are archived so if I've seen something (how to fix a temp gauge) how do I go find it?

a little off topic - I was looking for something else and I found an old temp gauge I didn't know I had. I keep buying things I already have. Problem is the gauge I have doesn't have the big bulbous copper fitting that goes into the block. I have the cable on the broken gauge in my car but don't know how to - or even if it can be done, change the cable out of one gauge and put it in another.

thanks guys.

way OT - the weather here was beautiful today - went for a drive. Drove from point A to point B and back just because I could.

['37 P4 Touring]

You can't change the capillary tube from one instrument to another. Once in a while on Ebay you can find a new one.

Maybe you can find an instrument repair shop that has that capability.

Good luck

[Dennis Hemingway]

Don, Is this what your talking about?

Dennis

http://www.ply33.com/Repair/tempgauge

[brian hood]

I had a electric one that I retro fitted from a 55 truck onto my 53 with the bulb type. It required a few basic mods but it wasnt that bad of a job.

Brian

[oldmopar]

There is also a lot of great tips and information on the main page of this site under tech tips

http://www40.addr.com/~merc583/mopar/framesets/techtipframeset.html

[Don Jordan]

Dennis - that is the article I was referring to.

The question is HOW DID YOU FIND IT?

I also tried to access the Skinned Knuckles magazine but it wouldn't go through.

I saw a new temp gauge on the bay for $124 - I actually have 3 gauges at home - only one wire. I read the article carefully but I'm not sure I'm skilled enough to try it.

Thank you for the info - that was your 900th post - do you get a pin? This is my 40th year with the Vintage Chevrolet Club - I got a badge.

[TodFitch]

  Don Jordan said:

Dennis - that is the article I was referring to.

The question is HOW DID YOU FIND IT?

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Not sure how he found it. But I find it pretty easy because I wrote it and it is posted on my site.

Don't worry about not being able to find specific information on via the search functions, it can be hard to do and many threads go "off topic" anyway so you can't tell from the thread title either. I don't think people on this forum mind answering the same question over again.

[Dennis Hemingway]

  Don Jordan said:

Dennis - that is the article I was referring to.

The question is HOW DID YOU FIND IT?

I had it saved in my favorites.

Dennis